Headrest for shampooing



Sept. 1.0, 1935. s. CHANGER HEADREST FOR SHAMPOOING Filed June 11, 1934 INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

Patented Sept. 10, 1935 HEADREST FOR SHAMPOOING Samuel Chancel, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application June 11, 1934, Serial No. 730,025

1 Claim.

My invention relates to head supports for shampooing, combined with a device for draining water and other liquids used in shampooing the hair into a suitable basin.

A principal object of the present invention is to provide a comfortable rest at the back of the neck for the head while the person being treated reclines, face upward, in an adjustable back chair or other support, such position enabling the convenient adaptation of a drain-apron forming part of the device to deflect liquid used in shampooing into a suitable wash bowl, thus protecting the eyes and eliminating danger of wetting garments of the subject during the washing process.

A second important object is to provide a device of the character described, combining, in mutual accord, a most convenient position for shampooing with the maximum degree of comfort for the subject.

Further objects will be apparent upon an ex amination of the following disclosure and the accompanying drawing such, for instance, as its unitary construction, which permits greater economy in manufacture and durability in use, the elimination of angular pockets, corners and recesses, such form also facilitating cleanliness and promoting sanitation.

In the drawing, Fig. 1 is a side elevation, partly in section, showing the respective positions of the person being treated and my invention with relation to a wash-bowl;

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the device; and

Fig. 3 is an elevation of the same.

Referring in detail to the drawing, 4 indicates a wash-bowl of a conventional form, having an outer rim 5 upon which base 5 of my invention, conforming roughly to the semi-circular shape of rim 5, is adapted to rest. Extending downwardly and conforming to the shape of the inner wall of the wash-bowl and adjacent rim 5 is a flange i, said base and flange being confined in their scope to the front and side portions of rim 5. In order to insure greater stability while my invention is in use, a second downwardly-extending retaining flange 8 on the outside of said base 6 is provided, said base at its foremost portion being only slightly wider than the width of the rim of an average-sized wash-bowl. However, the side portions of base 6 are extended to allow application of the device to wash-bowls 5 the bottom of said flange being broadened as shown at it to form a neck rest.

The arrangement of flanges l and 8 will tend 20 to retain the device in operative position on the wash-bowl in ordinary use. However, it has been deemed advisable to provide bolt anchors l2-i2 to hook in holes l3l3 of base 6, the opposite ends of which extend through a pair 25 of bra'ckets i i in a manner quite obvious to those of skill in the art, said brackets I4 in turn being mounted on the wash-bowl.

While the above description has been limited to a particular embodiment of my invention it 30 will be obvious that alterations in size and proportion of the various parts may be made without departing from the spirit thereof as defined in the appended claim.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters 35 Patent is:

In a device of the character described, a base portion, a downwardly-extending flange conforming to the shape of the inner wall of a washbowl, a retaining flange on the outside of said base to maintain said base in operative position,

a concave drain-apron, a curved recess at the top of said drain-apron, and a neck-supporting flange at the bottom of said curved recess.

SAMUEL CHANGER. 

